Residents in Abu Dhabi were placed on high alert after authorities issued an emergency warning while the country’s defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats. The alert came amid escalating regional tensions linked to the widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which has begun to affect several Gulf states.
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior sent emergency notifications urging residents to seek immediate shelter, stay indoors and avoid windows or open areas as air defence systems engaged potential missile and drone threats in the skies. Authorities also warned people not to film or approach incident sites to ensure public safety and allow emergency responders to operate effectively.
